Contract Engineer at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Primary Skills

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare, review and administer contracts during the various stages of the construction process of LDF projects.
- Establish and maintain contract records and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Monitor the status of each contract undertaken by LDF.
- Hold responsibility for contracts and ongoing relationships with LDF contractors.
- Oversee the entire bidding process, soliciting estimates from various vendors, comparing them for purchasing decisions.
- Systematically and efficiently manage contract creation, execution, tender contracts, and bid analysis for LDF projects.
- Oversees the contracts signed by the company to make sure what was agreed in every given contract is being followed.
- Co-ordinate with the General Manager and Project Manager regarding key legal contract ramifications & issues concerning the department.
- In conjunction with Project Manager review contractual obligations and contract templates.
- Prepare necessary correspondence requesting the client to provide amendments to the original contract.
- Monitor compliance to contract requirements ensuring all conditions are satisfied before approval of the final invoice.
- Manage the contract database, which is used to track and analyze every contract.
- Maximize financial and operational performance alongside minimizing risk through implemented COMPANY policies & procedures.
- Supervise the financial budget and ensure the cost effectiveness and value for money of the awarded LDF contracts.
- In conjunction with senior management determine and agree relevant course of action for unpaid claims, advising client as directed by Management Team.
- Gather and analyze in liaison with the company hierarchy regarding a sourcing strategy through recommending new trends in sourcing and procedure.
- Interpret contract provisions to help resolve any minor conflicts or infringements arising from existing contracts.
- Initiates and/or conducts meetings with contractors concerning contractual problems as requested by Construction Project Manager.
- Manage and supervise the contract & administrative team members and delegate the tasks accordingly.

Critical Skills

- Excellent written and verbal, communication , and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
- Conversant with regulatory, legislative, and industrial changes.
- Team Player.
- Skill in negotiating, writing and interpreting contractual agreements.
- Demonstrate the ability to practice Financial Management.
- Ability to take positive initiative and direct the C & P activities within LDF
- Demonstrate the ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage resources and time.
- High level of motivation and resilience.
- Sound understanding and experience in working with contractors.

Required Experience:

- Bachelors degree in Business or other related area.
- Possession of a Masters degree or other advanced certifications is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of experience within a contracts & admin profession.
- Affluent in spoken and written English, French is a plus
- Proficient in contract management software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.